Force India have confirmed that their former driver Adrian Sutil has had a seat fit in the new car.
The reports come from Autosport and say that the German has sat in the new VJM06, although there has been no confirmation as to whether he will get the vacant seat or test the car at the second test, held at the Circuit de Catalunya.
A spokesman from the Silverstone based squad said "Adrian has had a seat-fit with the team this week. At this stage the test driving schedule for the Barcelona test is not finalised, but there is a possibility Adrian could be involved.
"The driving schedule will be communicated on Monday next week."
Force India are the only team that we are waiting for a driver announcement from. Paul Di Resta unveiled the VJM06 at the Silverstone launch alone, and did the majority of the teams testing at Jerez. Jules Bianchi also tested for the team on the Friday, looking fast. However we are yet to hear who will get the remaining seat.
Sutil last raced in 2011, partnering Di Resta and consistently scoring points. He also has strong backing from sponsors but was dropped from the team ahead of the 2012 season. Some suggest a scuffle with Genii Capital CEO Eric Lux in a Shanghai nightclub impacted this.
The last time he raced in F1, he scored a sixth place finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix. He finished ninth in the drivers championship with 42 points.
The reports come from Autosport and say that the German has sat in the new VJM06, although there has been no confirmation as to whether he will get the vacant seat or test the car at the second test, held at the Circuit de Catalunya.
A spokesman from the Silverstone based squad said "Adrian has had a seat-fit with the team this week. At this stage the test driving schedule for the Barcelona test is not finalised, but there is a possibility Adrian could be involved.
"The driving schedule will be communicated on Monday next week."
Force India are the only team that we are waiting for a driver announcement from. Paul Di Resta unveiled the VJM06 at the Silverstone launch alone, and did the majority of the teams testing at Jerez. Jules Bianchi also tested for the team on the Friday, looking fast. However we are yet to hear who will get the remaining seat.
Sutil last raced in 2011, partnering Di Resta and consistently scoring points. He also has strong backing from sponsors but was dropped from the team ahead of the 2012 season. Some suggest a scuffle with Genii Capital CEO Eric Lux in a Shanghai nightclub impacted this.
The last time he raced in F1, he scored a sixth place finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix. He finished ninth in the drivers championship with 42 points.
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